"I have overcome the world.”

[Akita Suggagaki]

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33

A key attainment across religions and philosophies is peace of heart that is not diminished by what happens in life. 'Equanimity" is one of the closest words to define it. Equanimity - Wikipedia

It requires surrender and acceptance. I think this must be a life long process because at 68 I am just beginning to make some progress. It requires detachment, forbearance, patience, letting go.

How are you doing with it. I seem to go in cycles.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

No one wants to change? Overcome the world?

 

[mourningdove~]

No one wants to change? Overcome the world?

Oh I definitely do! (Anxiety is not a 'friend' I wish to keep around!)

When we talk about peace of heart, I believe we are also talking about keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus ...
and not so much the things of this world.

As Catholics, we are blessed to have ways to deliberately focus on Him.
I am especially thinking daily Mass, and Eucharistic adoration ...

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

Oh I definitely do! (Anxiety is not a 'friend' I wish to keep around!)

When we talk about peace of heart, I believe we are also talking about keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus ...
and not so much the things of this world.

As Catholics, we are blessed to have ways to deliberately focus on Him.
I am especially thinking daily Mass, and Eucharistic adoration ...

Right, we need it all to stay focused. Liturgy of the Hours also

 

[Beslowtoanger]

I’m new to it all having only recently been born again in to Christ our saviour. I am suddenly detached from earthly things, my desire for material and monetary gain have suddenly gone, my desire for the sin of earth, is gone. These things I have left behind and my thoughts of them are numb.I am consumed by the living of Christ the man, Christ the mentor, advisor, carer, lover, father, mother………he is constantly in my mind, this where I feel that “I have overcome the world” not I as in me, but my spiritual heart and soul, only by the grace of Jesus Christ.

 

[ari.sketch]

I'm going through a difficult time in life at the moment ... sure could be nice to have that peace of God ... it comes and goes.

In the process I am learning to increase my faith, it's been a huge battle, one that I almost lose or gave up on numerous occasions ... just trying to hold on onto Him at the moment and believing in His promises,
but not gonna lie, it ain't easy peasy lemon squeezy

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

I'm going through a difficult time in life at the moment ... sure could be nice to have that peace of God ... it comes and goes.

In the process I am learning to increase my faith, it's been a huge battle, one that I almost lose or gave up on numerous occasions ... just trying to hold on onto Him at the moment and believing in His promises,
but not gonna lie, it ain't easy peasy lemon squeezy

No, and I try to change my body's reaction to things I don't like or want. What if I could just relax when my body gets angry or tense.